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AV11 ATZ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 ATZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 119,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective *Exhaust Flexible Joint Casing Deteriorated* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front leading arm, front-most bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,250 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 114,250 miles

Rear Brake inadequately mounted *Both rear caliper retaining springs missing* (1.1.21 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords *Various cuts along inner edge. Marked. (215/40 ZRF18)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge and around 2.8mm 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge and around 2.8mm 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 85,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,043 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,048 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AV11 ATZ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV11 ATZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV11 ATZ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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